Tie Trivia Quiz

Are you a Menswear Maven? A bona-fide Tie Meister? Or are tee-shirts and jeans (and an occasional clip-on) more your style? Take our Tie Trivia Quiz and find out how much you know about this odd little garment!

1) Which of these popular knots uses the most fabric to tie?

2) How did the Four in Hand knot get it's name?

3) The part of a tie chain that attaches to your shirt is:

4) What is an Ascot?

5) Who 'invented' the design of a 3 piece tie that is still used today?

6) True or False: British hospitals have banned the wearing of neckties by staff because they spread germs.

7) Tie styles circa 1962: Wide or narrow?

8) Tie styles circa 1975: Wide or narrow?

9) Tie styles circa 1985: Wide or narrow?

10) How many ways are there to tie a tie?

11) How long is the modern necktie?

12) Linings of fine ties are marked with one or more gold bars - what do these represent?

13) The stitch that joins the back flaps of a tie is called the _____

14) Which of these popular knots is generally found on clip-on ties?

15) The indentation below the knot of a tie is called the _______

16) In ancient Rome, orators wore a garment similar to a tie. Why?